(1) The Government of Nepal may establish an observation chamber for the purpose of keeping a child taken under control on the charge of an offence, throughout the period of investigation.
(2) A separate room shall be arranged in every District Police Office until the observation room referred to in sub-section (1) is established.
(3) The child taken under control for investigation shall be provided with counselling by a child psychologist and psycho-social support as required.
(4) If any member of a child’s family wishes to stay together with the child who is kept in the observation chamber for assistance, the investigating authority may give permission to stay together specifying the time and conditions as required.
(5) The provisions relating to the establishment, operation, management and monitoring of the observation chamber shall be as prescribed.